COBOL Developer

Zensar; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Zensar is seeking a Mainframe/COBOL Consultant for roles in the USA, including Seattle. You will design, code, test, and maintain mainframe applications, working closely with customers and analysts to ensure solutions align with business and IT strategies.

The position offers excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth. The role requires strong COBOL, JCL, IMS DB/DC, CICS, VSAM, and related tools, with SAFe experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems or equivalent
• Experience with mainframe development including COBOL and JCL
• Experience with SAFe for Enterprises and related methodologies

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, implement, maintain and support mainframe-based applications
• Collaborate with customers, business analysts and team members to understand requirements
• Provide design documents, test plans and results; manage and coordinate tests

Skills

COBOL

JCL

IMS DB/DC

CICS

VSAM

File-Aid or InSync

Xpediter

ENDEVOR

DB2

MQ series

SAFe

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

SAFe

Job description

Why Zensar?

We’re a bunch of hardworking, fun-loving, people-oriented technology enthusiasts. We love what we do, and we’re passionate about helping our clients thrive in an increasingly complex digital world. Zensar is an organization focused on building relationships with our clients and with each other—and happiness is at the core of everything we do. In fact, we’re so into happiness that we’ve created a Global Happiness Council, and we send out a Happiness Survey to our employees each year. We’ve learned that employee happiness requires more than a competitive paycheck, and our employee value proposition—grow, own, achieve, learn (GOAL)—lays out the core opportunities we seek to foster for every employee. Teamwork and collaboration are critical to Zensar’s mission and success, and our teams work on a diverse and challenging mix of technologies across a broad industry spectrum. These industries include banking and financial services, high-tech and manufacturing, healthcare, insurance, retail, and consumer services. Our employees enjoy flexible work arrangements and a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), among other benefits. If you are looking for a place to have an immediate impact, to grow and contribute, where we work hard, play hard, and support each other, consider joining team Zensar!

Zensar is looking for an Mainframe / COBOL Consultant in the USA. This position is open for Full Time with excellent benefits and professional growth opportunities.

About the Role

Job Profile Summary

Design, code, test, implement, maintain and support applications software that is delivered on time and within budget. Work closely with customers, business analysts and team members to understand business requirements that drive analysis and design of quality technical solutions ensuring alignment with business and IT strategies and complying with architectural standards.

Technical Skills

Proficient in COBOL, JCL, IMS DB/DC, CICS, VSAM, File-Aid or InSync, Xpediter, ENDEVOR, IMS, DB2, MQ series.

General Duties & Responsibilities

• Experience with mainframe development with skills in performing requirement analysis, design, and coding in Cardbase.
• Programming experience with COBOL, JCL
• Business knowledge and understanding of Debit Card payment processing and Cardbase
• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprises (SAFe).
• Provides written design documents, test plans and test results.
• Manages, develops, integrates, and implements related applications components including front-end development, server-side development, and database integration.
• Plays a direct role in programming, maintenance, technical support, documentation, and administration of the applications.
• Establishes and communicates standards to manage cost and ensure continuity of applications.
• May work with outside vendors in developing tests to ensure feature functionality.
• Suggests technical alternatives and improves and streamlines processes and systems.
• Completes project assignments and special projects commensurate with job expectations.
• Conducts planning, analysis, and forecasting activities to plan projects and tasks.
• May provide leadership and/or guidance to other technical professionals.
• Other related duties assigned as needed.

Educational Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.

General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles of multiple applications development methodologies
• Knowledge of data networks and web security
• Willingly shares relevant technical and/or industry knowledge and expertise to other resources
• Knowledge of mainframe development and debugging tools
• Proficiency in at least one applications development methodology
• Knowledge of project management
• Proficiency in Cobol, JCL
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of critical thinking, making sound and timely decisions under conditions of ambiguity and uncertainty
• Proficiency to identify and correct basic coding errors
• Proficiency to implement a design using the project-specific tools
• Proficiency to manage and coordinate test activities for assigned application
• Excellent customer service skills that build high levels of customer satisfaction for internal and external customers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization, e.g., executive, management, individual contributors
• Excellent problem-solving, team, and time management skills

Benefits & Perks

• Our employees enjoy flexible work arrangements and a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), among other benefits.
• Full Time with excellent benefits

Zensar believes that diversity of backgrounds, thought, experience, and expertise fosters the robust exchange of ideas that enables the highest quality collaboration and work product. Zensar is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Zensar is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Zensar is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. Accommodation made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodation once hired.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work with Zensar. Visa sponsorship may be available for qualified applicants for certain positions.

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At Zensar, we’re experience-led everything. We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose: Together, we shape experiences for better futures. Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do. At the heart of our culture is ONE with Client - a set of four core values that reflect who we are and how we work: One Zensar, Nurturing, Empowering, and Client Focus. Part of the $4.8 billion RPG Group, we’re a community of 10,000+ innovators across 30+ global locations, including Milpitas, Seattle, Princeton, Cape Town, London, Zurich, Singapore, and Mexico City. Explore Life at Zensar and join us to Grow. Own. Achieve. Learn. to be the best version of yourself. We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.